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Join Pius Murray on Friday, 14th June 2024, for an Inspirational Walk on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands, in celebration of the Pattern Day of Caomhan, the patron saint of the island. Event Details: Meeting Point: Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier, County Clare at 09:30. Date: Friday,14th June 2024. […]
Embark on an enriching journey with Pius Murray, the guide behind Walk With Pius, as he leads the Oughtmama Guided Walk on Easter Monday, April 1st, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of the Burren, Bellharbour, County Clare. Explore the enchanting Oughtmama valley, home to three historic churches and a […]
On Wednesday 14th June 2023, Pius Murray will lead a guided walk, on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands, to celebrate the Pattern Day of Caomhan, patron saint of the island. Meeting point: Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier at 09.30am Date: Wednesday 14th June, 2023 Departure to Inisheer: 9.30am Return […]
National Pilgrim Paths Week 2023 Join ‘Walk with Pius’ on Easter Monday to explore Inish Cathaigh (Scattery Island) as part of National Pilgrim Paths Week 2023. Inish Cathaigh or Scattery Island is an island in the Shannon Estuary, off the coast of Kilrush, County Clare. The island is home to a lighthouse, a ruined monastery, […]
The Burren Ecotourism Network is a network of tourism enterprises with the objective of establishing the Burren as a premier internationally-recognised sustainable tourism region ensuring the future economic and social growth and sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage. Firstly It seeks to support continued training, mentoring and accreditation in sustainable tourism for its […]
Inishcealtra (Holy Island) Inspirational Walk with experienced guide Pius Murray Date: Easter Monday, April 18th, 2022 Time: 09.30 – 14 00 Meeting point: Mountshannon Marina, Mountshannon, County Clare Boat trip to island at 09.30am Tour/ Walk of Island followed by a return boat trip back to Mountshannon Marina. Optional visit to Aistear Park labyrinth Walk […]
Upcoming Nordic Walk Guided Tour of Inis Óirr I am delighted to be part of the upcoming guided walk of Inis Óirr with Nordic Fitness Ireland on Sunday, September 12th. The ferry will depart Doolin at 10am and return to Doolin at 5pm. Booking for this event is with Nordic Walking Ireland, ring Joanne on […]
To celebrate Heritage Week 2021 join Pius Murray, on Sunday 15th August, on a guided walk, on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands. This walk will focus on Caomhan the patron saint of the island. Meeting point: Bill O’Brien’s Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier @ 09 30 Date: Sunday 15th […]
At present, the Covid-19 lock-down does not permit people to travel to Marked Walking Trails and National Loop Walks outside a 5km. radius of their homes. I have the good fortune to live on the edge of the Burren, so I can experience the magical, karst landscape on some days. However, in these pandemic times, […]
I was recently invited by Galway Libraries to talk about the ‘BENEFITS OF WALKING’ as part of a Healthy Ireland initiative. Here is the link to the video. I hope you enjoy.